Solomon Islands S League

Solomon Islands S League

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The Solomon Islands S-League, commonly known as just the S-League (and formerly known as the Telekom S-League until 2025 for sponsorship reasons), is a semi professional league and the top division of the Solomon Islands Football Federation. It replaced the Solomon Islands National Club Championship, which lasted from 2000 until 2010.

The league is best known for the popularity of Real Kakamora, who served as one of the league's 8 founding members in 2011. After losing all 22 of their matches in a historically-abysmal campaign in 2023, Kakamora established an account on Instagram and quickly gained international popularity as the self-proclaimed "worst club in the world," with their unique posts bringing significant attention to football in Solomon Islands. Since then, the club has leveraged their newfound fame to help rebuild their squad and become one of the best-performing clubs in the country.

Solomon Warriors are considered to be the league's most successful club, winning 7 titles since its founding. However, in 2025, the club exited the league and went on hiatus due to financial issues. Central Coast are the defending champions, winning back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.

History

Interprovincial Tournament (1977–85)

This tournament had begun the early football in Solomon Islands. It was held by the FA of the Solomon Islands.

National Club Championship (2000–10)

The Solomon Islands S-League was founded in 2000, with Koloale taking out the first premiership title. The final championship was the 2009–10 season, with the next season renamed to the Telekom S-League.

The Knockout Championship (2011–12)

All teams of the league played a knockout tournament after the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, called the Knockout Championship. The winners of both competitions played a two legged play-off for a place in the OFC Champions League. In the case of the 2011–12 season play-off, Solomon Warriors won both these competitions and automatically qualified. The 8-team competition was abandoned in the 2013–14 season due to the increase of teams from 8 to 9.

Telekom S-League (2010–present)

In 2011, the competition was renamed to the Telekom S-League. Marist, Koloale, Kossa, Solomon Warriors, Makuru, Hana, Western United and Real Kakamora participated in the initial season of the new league. The first inaugural S-League was won by Koloale.

The Solomon Islands S League is the premier soccer tournament in the Solomon Islands, showcasing the nation's top football talent and fostering local sporting excellence. Featuring a competitive lineup of clubs from across the islands, the league highlights the passion and skill of Solomon Islands' football community. With vibrant matches held across various venues, the S League serves as a vital platform for player development and community engagement, culminating in an exciting season that captures the spirit and pride of Solomon Islands football.